The distance between Stellenbosch and East London is around 902km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stellenbosch to East London by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out East London → Stellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS).
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Take the bus to East London.
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There are several options for getting from Stellenbosch to East London by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,140 ($125).
The distance between Stellenbosch and East London is around 902km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Stellenbosch and East London by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stellenbosch to East London is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,140 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Stellenbosch and East London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stellenbosch and East London. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stellenbosch and East London. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stellenbosch to East London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Somerset West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Stellenbosch and East London. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Stellenbosch and East London. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at East London (ELS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Stellenbosch and East London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Safair fly between Stellenbosch and East London. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into East London (ELS). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Stellenbosch to East London typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into East London (ELS).
The closest major airport to East London is East London Airport (ELS) (ELS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from East London. Umtata Airport (UTT) (UTT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stellenbosch and East London. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stellenbosch to East London is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,140 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 15m | ZAR 2,140($125) | on demand | 902km (560 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 14h 60m | ZAR 820($48) | once daily | 1,066km (663 miles) |
Bus to East London | 15h 15m | ZAR 855($50) | once daily | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Bus to East London Windmill | 16h 30m | ZAR 770($45) | once daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | ZAR 2,465($145) | on demand | 1,029km (639 miles) |
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The following major airports near East London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.